Gianni & Origoni‘s large team routinely advises on high-end Italy-related M&A transactions. Francesco Gianni is ’simply the market’s leader’; Andrea Aiello assists with acquiring and selling major companies; Gabriella Covino co-heads the restructuring department; Alfredo D’Aniello is a corporate and commercial law expert; and Antonio Segni‘s mandates involve large listed companies and financial institutions. Other experienced practitioners include the London and Rome-based Raimondo Premonte, and M&A and corporate governance specialist Mauro Sambati, along with Chiara Gianni, Mattia CasarosaAlberto RecchiaDonato Romano, Gerardo Carbonelli and Caterina Pistocchi.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The individuals stand out due to their exceptional dedication, deep expertise, and unwavering commitment to client success. What makes them truly different from competitors is not only their technical proficiency but also their proactive, solution-oriented mindset.’

  • ‘The legal assistance received from Gianni & Origoni for corporate and M&A matters is excellent. Their advice is always timely and of high quality.’

  • ‘The team's expertise and dedication are clear in their proactive approach, addressing all potential issues. Clients also value their commitment to diversity, bringing together a range of perspectives that enrich their advice and approach.’

  • ‘Franco Gianni is an exceptional lawyer - always focused on understanding clients’ needs and finding appropriate solutions. He is simply the market’s leader.’

  • ‘Mattia Casarosa always delivers appropriate solutions to clients’ issues.’

  • ‘Gerardo Carbonelli combines excellent legal knowledge with a remarkable ability to understand and anticipate clients' needs, often addressing them before they are fully articulated. During contract negotiations, he provides outstanding support, offering tailored legal advice.’

  • ‘Donato Romano is a brilliant lawyer - very responsive and reliable, with fantastic deal-making capabilities, great knowledge, experience, and a unique ability to solve clients’ problems, even the most challenging ones.’

  • ‘Caterina Pistocchi stands out, not only for her skills and experience but also for her enthusiastic and client-oriented approach.’

Key clients

  • Assicurazioni Generali
  • Bricofer
  • Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
  • ENI
  • Ergon Capital
  • Ferrovie dello Stato
  • Hager Group
  • Hitachi
  • IQVIA
  • ITA Airways
  • Kering
  • KKR
  • LivaNova
  • LVMH Fashion Group
  • Marubeni Corporation
  • Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Italian Government
  • Mitsubishi
  • Nexi
  • NHN Commerce Corp
  • Poste Italiane
  • Reale Compagnia Italiana
  • Rosfin
  • Safilo
  • Telecom Italia
  • Tinexta
  • Trevi Group
  • Unicredit

Work highlights

  • Advised KKR on the acquisition of TIM's fixed network assets.
  • Advised Liberty Media Corp on the acquisition of 86% of Dorna Sports, the exclusive commercial rights holder to the MotoGP™ World Championship, from Bridgepoint and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.
  • Advised Kering on the €1.7bn acquisition of a 30% stake in Valentino Fashion Group from Mayhoola for Investments LLC, a Qatar-based investment firm.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Caterina Pistocchi
Gianni & Origoni
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Andrea Aiello
Gianni & Origoni
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Francesco Gianni, Alfredo D’Aniello, Antonio Segni

Other key lawyers

Andrea Aiello, Gianluca Ghersini, Gabriele Ramponi, Raimondo Premonte, Mauro Sambati, Chiara Gianni, Mattia Casarosa, Alberto Recchia, Donato Romano, Gerardo Carbonelli, Caterina Pistocchi